Revenue from mobile communication in Kenya
Kenya: Revenue from mobile communication was 116.64 billion current LCU in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Revenue from mobile communication in Kenya, 1960–2011
Source: "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ". Measured in current LCU.
Analysis
In 2011, revenue from mobile communication in Kenya stood at 116.64 billion current LCU. That is the highest value across all 39 years on record.
The figure is up 11.6% on the previous year and up 666.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, revenue from mobile communication in Kenya peaked at 116.64 billion current LCU in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0 current LCU, in 1960.
That places Kenya 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Revenue from mobile communication in Kenya, year by year
| Year | current LCU | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1965 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1970 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1975 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1976 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1977 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1978 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1979 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1980 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1981 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1982 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1983 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1984 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1985 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1986 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1987 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1988 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1989 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1990 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1991 | 0 current LCU | — |
| 1993 | 15.10 million current LCU | — |
| 1994 | 107.95 million current LCU | +614.9% |
| 1995 | 192.59 million current LCU | +78.4% |
| 1996 | 205.40 million current LCU | +6.7% |
| 1997 | 211.72 million current LCU | +3.1% |
| 1998 | 482.06 million current LCU | +127.7% |
| 1999 | 697.50 million current LCU | +44.7% |
| 2000 | 2.90 billion current LCU | +316.3% |
| 2001 | 15.21 billion current LCU | +423.9% |
| 2002 | 24.00 billion current LCU | +57.8% |
| 2003 | 25.50 billion current LCU | +6.2% |
| 2004 | 28.39 billion current LCU | +11.3% |
| 2005 | 45.29 billion current LCU | +59.5% |
| 2006 | 46.46 billion current LCU | +2.6% |
| 2007 | 58.00 billion current LCU | +24.8% |
| 2008 | 73.62 billion current LCU | +26.9% |
| 2009 | 84.17 billion current LCU | +14.3% |
| 2010 | 104.55 billion current LCU | +24.2% |
| 2011 | 116.64 billion current LCU | +11.6% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 116.64 billion current LCU is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 52.14 billion current LCU, 2.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 116.64 billion current LCU is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 44.57 billion current LCU, 2.6× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Revenue from mobile communication in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +614.9% | 15.10 million current LCU | 107.95 million current LCU |
| 2001 | +423.9% | 2.90 billion current LCU | 15.21 billion current LCU |
| 2000 | +316.3% | 697.50 million current LCU | 2.90 billion current LCU |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 2 |
| 1970s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 0 current LCU | 10 |
| 1990s | 212.48 million current LCU | 0 current LCU | 697.50 million current LCU | 9 |
| 2000s | 40.35 billion current LCU | 2.90 billion current LCU | 84.17 billion current LCU | 10 |
| 2010s | 110.60 billion current LCU | 104.55 billion current LCU | 116.64 billion current LCU | 2 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More science & technology data for Kenya
- Mobile landline subscriptions, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, gaps filled 126.48 (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per capita 1.26 units per person (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, gaps filled 71.38 million (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, per square kilometre 114.91 units per square kilometre (2023)
- Mobile landline subscriptions, annual growth rate 4.86 % change on previous year (2024)
- Mobile cellular subscriptions by country, annual growth rate 6.94 % change on previous year (2024)
- Scientific and technical journal articles 2,079 (2023)
- Scientific and technical journal articles, per capita 0 units per person (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is revenue from mobile communication in Kenya?
- Revenue from mobile communication in Kenya was 116.64 billion current LCU in 2011, according to "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ".
- What is the highest revenue from mobile communication recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 116.64 billion current LCU in 2011.
- What is the lowest revenue from mobile communication recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 current LCU in 1960.
- How does Kenya rank for revenue from mobile communication?
- Kenya ranks 16th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is revenue from mobile communication rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 666.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from "International Telecommunication Union, World Telecommunication Development Report and database, and World Bank estimates. ", published as part of Revenue from mobile communication (current LCU). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Please cite the International Telecommunication Union for third-party use of these data. Revenues from the provision of all types of mobile communications services such cellular, private trunked radio and radio paging. This indicator is expressed in loc